Sakura Stand Stands Tier List
Last updated: June 2026
Stands define combat identity in Sakura Stand—from arrow RNG pulls to painstaking requiem evolutions. This stands tier list ranks every documented stand for PvP effectiveness, accounting for damage, combo chains, defensive utility, cooldown pacing, and matchup spread against current meta. Use it to decide where to spend arrows, tokens, and quest time.
Tier rankings shift with every major patch. Cross-reference the official Trello board and community Discord for the latest meta.
Full Stands Tier Rankings
Browse by tier below. Each entry includes combat notes explaining placement. Return to the tier list hub for specs rankings and trade values.
SS Tier
| Stand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cid Kageno | SS | Healing and time-stop immunity |
| Green Boy | SS | Insane combo potential |
| Gold Experience Requiem | SS | Top-tier JoJo stand |
S Tier
| Stand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sandevistan | S | Fast Cyberpunk-inspired spec |
| Padoru | S | Surprise one-shot potential |
| Bari Bari no Mi | S | Unbreakable defensive walls |
| Kurosaki Ichigo | S | Strong ranged slashes |
| Wonder of U | S | Calamity-based offense |
A Tier
| Stand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The World | A | Heavy damage time stop |
| Anubis Requiem | A | Skilled swordplay spec |
| C-Moon | A | Gravity manipulation |
| Suguru Geto | A | Curse manipulation |
| Yuta Okkotsu | A | Strong hybrid kit |
| Herrscher of Human Ego | A | Ranged and melee power |
| Izayoi Sakuya | A | Time manipulation knives |
B Tier
| Stand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mochi Mochi no Mi | B | Long cooldowns |
| Sukuna | B | Strong but not top-tier PvP |
| Gojo Satoru | B | Well-rounded JJK spec |
| Toji Fushiguro | B | Melee-focused spec |
| White Snake | B | Base form of C-Moon |
C Tier
| Stand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Time | C | Seasonal stand via camera |
| Winter Time | C | Ice element seasonal |
| Rainy Time | C | Water element seasonal |
| Made in Heaven | C | Hard to obtain, weak PvP |
| Astolfo | C | Fun but limited PvP |
D Tier
| Stand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Diamond | D | Long cooldowns |
| Star Platinum | D | Flashy but underpowered |
| Emperor | D | Basic revolver stand |
| Anubis | D | Base form, upgrade available |
E Tier
| Stand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nikyu Nikyu no Mi | E | Paw spec, weak combat |
| Itadori Yuji | E | Quest stepping stone |
| Vampirism | E | Stone Mask spec |
| Hamon | E | Classic JoJo spec |
| Bomu Bomu no Mi | E | Explosion fruit, low tier |
SS Tier: Meta Defining Stands
SS tier stands win fights other options cannot. Cid Kageno combines offensive pressure with healing and time-stop immunity—a direct counter to The World and similar abilities that dominate lower brackets. Players running Cid dictate engagement timing and recover from mistakes other stands cannot afford.
Green Boy earns SS placement through insane combo potential. Chaining attacks without gaps lets skilled players delete health bars before opponents can block or escape. Execution difficulty is higher than Cid, but mastery rewards one of the highest damage ceilings in the game.
Gold Experience Requiem remains the flagship JoJo requiem stand. Top-tier kit with evolution prestige makes GER the goal for many arrow grinders. Our how to get GER guide covers the evolution quest if you are building toward this rank.
S and A Tier: Strong and Viable
S-tier stands—Sandevistan, Padoru, Bari Bari no Mi, Kurosaki Ichigo, and Wonder of U—each excel in distinct niches. Sandevistan blitzes with Cyberpunk-inspired speed. Padoru surprises with one-shot potential. Bari Bari creates unbreakable walls that frustrate aggressive meta. Ichigo delivers strong ranged slashes. Wonder of U leverages calamity-based offense that punishes reckless attackers.
A-tier stands form the backbone of competitive lobbies. The World brings heavy damage time stop. Anubis Requiem rewards skilled swordplay—see the Anubis quest guide for obtainment. C-Moon manipulates gravity for unconventional combos. JJK stands Suguru Geto, Yuta Okkotsu, and Touhou's Izayoi Sakuya round out A tier with curse manipulation, hybrid power, and time knives respectively. Herrscher of Human Ego balances ranged and melee for flexible duelists.
B and C Tier: Situational Picks
B-tier stands work in casual PvP but struggle against SS and S opponents. Mochi Mochi no Mi suffers long cooldowns. Sukuna and Gojo Satoru are strong characters but not top stand-tier PvP—compare the specs tier list for their spec rankings. Toji Fushiguro focuses melee without enough tools to counter ranged meta. White Snake serves as C-Moon's base form with weaker output.
C-tier stands include seasonal camera stands—Summer Time, Winter Time, and Rainy Time—fun collectibles with elemental themes but limited PvP kits. Made in Heaven is notoriously hard to obtain yet weak in PvP. Astolfo entertains but lacks competitive depth.
D and E Tier: Collection and Quest Stands
D-tier stands disappoint in ranked play despite fan recognition. Crazy Diamond and Star Platinum suffer long cooldowns or underpowered damage. Emperor offers basic revolver gameplay. Base Anubis upgrades to requiem—treat D tier as a stepping stone, not an endpoint.
E-tier entries—Nikyu Nikyu no Mi, Itadori Yuji, Vampirism, Hamon, and Bomu Bomu no Mi—function primarily as quest requirements or early progression specs. They teach mechanics without winning tournaments. Invest tokens elsewhere unless you need them for quest chains like the Gojo obtainment path.
Building Around Tier Placements
Match stand choice to your goals. PvP climbers should prioritize SS and S investments, pairing stands with advice from PvP build guides and defensive tips. Traders should cross-check combat rank with trade values—GER variants hold economic value beyond raw tier placement.
Fund arrow purchases with active codes and token farming. Tier lists tell you what to want; resource guides tell you how to afford it. Revisit this page after every patch because nerfs and reworks shuffle placements without warning.